Remove and wash window linens, drapes Disinfect inside of oven, stovetop, □ and valences □ microwave □ Clean blinds □ Clean the inside and edging of dishwasher Dust windows and wipe down window Clean kitchen appliances (toaster, coffee □ frames □ machine, etc.) Throw away old food in refrigerator and □ Clean door frames □ freezer Wipe out inside of refrigerator and freezer □ Dust ledges and surfaces □ including shelving Donate room décor that you no longer □ need □ Throw away old food in pantries
□ Disinfect room doorknobs □ Wipe down inside and back of pantry
□ Clean beneath furniture and vacuum/mop □ Disinfect all pantry cabinets and hardware Wipe down base board and crown □ molding □ Disinfect range hood Vacuum carpet or wax wood floors and □ corners of room □ Take out utensils and clean utensil divider
□ Shampoo carpet □ Mop kitchen and corners of kitchen
Wipe down light switches with □ disinfectant □ Throw away old and mismatched tuperware
□ Dust room décor, electronics and lighting
□ Dust ceiling fans and ceiling light fixtures Bedroom: □ Dust air vents and vacuum interior □ Wash blankets, linens, pillow covers □ Clean closet floor □ Clean and vacuum under bed Go through closet and donate clothes that □ Vacuum upholstered furniture □ haven’t been worn in past year Wash fabric furniture covers, throws, Go through jewelry and donate unworn □ pillow covers, duvets covers □ pieces Pack clothes that are out of season in air □ Dust hanging photos and frames □ tight container □ Wash any displayed glassware Office: Laundry Room: □ Disinfect electronic appliances □ Mop laundry room floor □ Clean out old files and shred □ Vacuum out lint trap □ Vacuum out dust of computer air vents Wipe down loading rim of washer □ machine □ Organize electronic files and photos
DEEP CLEANING Bathrooms: Doors and Windows: Wipe down interior and exterior of □ Mop floor of bathroom □ windows □ Clean inside and exterior of toilet □ Disinfect doorknobs □ Throw out old and expired medicines □ Wipe down doors and door frames □ Wipe down medicine cabinets □ Brush off welcome mat Confirm smooth hinges on doors and □ Clean hair and makeup brushes □ windows □ Wipe down doors and walls □ Spot check window sealant □ Disinfect door knobs and fixtures □ Clean sliding glass doors and door tracks □ Wash any floor mats □ Wipe down mirrors Home Maintenance: □ Organize and refold linens □ Spot check retaining walls for leaks Donate old and unused linens (haven’t Spot check porches and railings for cracks □ been used in a year) □ or rot Spot check fences for rot, weak spots and □ animal holes Patio and Yard: □ Check fence gates for smooth opening Power wash outdoor patio and exterior of □ Sweep outdoor patio and walkways □ house Clean cobwebs off outdoor lighting and □ Rake and remove leaves □ trim □ Mow the lawn □ Examine roofs for damage □ Throw away dead plants □ Examine stucco □ Trim tree branches □ Examine exterior for peeling paint □ Apply new soil to flower beds □ Replace air conditioner filters □ Remove gunk from storm drains □ Open vents, dust and remove cobwebs Spot check storm drains for smooth □ drainage □ Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Garage, Attic and Basement
□ Inspect garage door for smooth opening □ Inspect floors for cracks, mold and animals
□ Sweep floors □ Remove cobwebs from walls and ceilings
□ Wipe down windows and ledges □ Clean out interior of car and wash